Workshops

During the months of May and June,  Western Engineering Outreach offers workshops for elementary and secondary schools. The focus of these workshops is to increase the awareness and enjoyment of science and engineering while complimenting the Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum. Energetic Western Engineering Outreach instructors travel across Southwestern Ontario to provide workshops to children in Grades 1-12.

Workshop Descriptions

Workshop descriptions for 2024 will be added in the Spring.

Cost

Each workshop is designed for a maximum of 30 students. Please see below for pricing:

  • In-person Elementary Workshop + materials - 1.5-2 hour workshop: $130/workshop
  • In-person Elementary Workshop + materials - full-day workshop: $170/full-day workshop

Depending on your location there may be an extra cost for mileage. 

Discounts

Bursaries up to 90% of the workshop cost may be available for low socio-economic schools, or if you have high enrollment of underrepresented youth in STEM (Indigenous youth, newcomers to Canada, girls, Indigenous youth). Additionally, if you book multiple workshops for the same day, discounts may be available for those workshops. Please email discover@uwo.ca to see if you qualify for a discount or a bursary. 

Requesting a Workshop

To request a workshop for Spring 2024, please complete the form here.

If you have any questions related to request a workshop please contact Discovery Western by phone at 519-661-2111 ext. 88826 or email discover@uwo.ca.

Cancellation Policy

A 20% non-refundable administration fee is applied to all cancellations made up to 10 business days prior to the workshop session date. 

All cancellations must be submitted in writing at least 10 business days prior to the workshop session date. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 10 business days prior to the workshop session date. No refunds will be made in the event of the university or school closure.